Nissan Leaf

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nissan-leaf

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle classification?Battery electric compact car and crossover SUV
2. What is the manufacturer?Nissan Motor Corporation
3. What does the name "Leaf" stand for?LEAF is an acronym for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car.
4. When was the Nissan Leaf first launched?The Nissan Leaf was launched in December 2010.

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): A vehicle that is powered solely by an electric motor using energy stored in rechargeable batteries.
Regenerative Braking: A system that recovers energy normally lost as heat during braking and converts it into electrical energy to recharge the battery.
Crossover SUV: A type of vehicle that combines features of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with those of a passenger car, typically built on a car platform.
Circular Economy: An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.